The Institutional level of the Ecological Model consists of work, education, recreation, clubs, volunteer groups and faith. These aspects of life are important when dealing with Diabetes because they are the thinks that we take part in every day of our lives. Some benefits that these institutions can have for people are further education about Diabetes, the risk and treatment. Work, recreation and clubs can offer a great opportunity for physical education which can prevent Type 2 Diabetes from occurring and help to manage it better. Below I have posted links to many popular fitness facilities that would help with Type 2 Diabetes. Below it there is also an article from Medline Plus about Diabetes risk and how exercise can help to prevent it.Exercise can delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 Diabetes!
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"Small Steps, Big Rewards": You Can Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
The good news is, type 2 diabetes can be prevented or treated. By losing a modest amount of weight, getting 30 minutes of exercise five days a week, and making healthy food choices, people at risk for type 2 diabetes can delay or prevent its onset. Those are the basic facts of "Small Steps. Big Rewards: Prevent type 2 Diabetes," created by the National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP). This first-ever, national diabetes prevention campaign spreads this message of hope to the millions of Americans with pre-diabetes (higher than normal blood glucose levels but not yet diabetes)."Fifty four million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes."
"Fifty four million Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes," says Joanne Gallivan, M.S, R.D., NDEP director at the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK). "There are steps you can take to prevent it. It boils down to following a healthy lifestyle— not making huge steps, but small steps that can lead to a big reward, such as eating smaller portions and taking the steps instead of the elevator."
The science behind NDEP's campaign is based on the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a landmark study sponsored by the NIH. The study found that people at increased risk for type 2 diabetes can prevent or delay the onset of the disease by losing five to seven percent of their body weight through increased physical activity and a reduced fat, lower calorie diet. That's about a 10 pound weight loss if you weigh 200 pounds.
In the DPP, modest weight loss proved effective in preventing or delaying type 2 diabetes in all high-risk groups. "If you have diabetes in your family, you will want to bring this information to their attention," says Gallivan. "Healthy lifestyles are good for everyone."
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